Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said at Davos that Ukraine, the US, and Russia will hold their first trilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates later this week, and he hopes that they lead to the end of the war. Zelensky said it will be the first trilateral meeting of this sort, and he hopes Russia will be ready for compromises and it will lead to the end of the war. Zelensky further shared that the US team headed for Moscow waited for his meeting with Trump and will go now. He added that his team will meet the US team, and then they will have a two-day “trilateral meeting” in the United Arab Emirates from Friday.&nbsp;Zelensky added that Russia also has to be ready for some compromises. “Everyone has to be ready, not only Ukraine. It’s better than not having any type of dialogue,” he said.“God bless the war will stop—I hope so,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/davos-2026-zelensky-says-europe-needs-to-protect-itself-take-action-to-become-global-force-1769091116500">‘Europe needs to protect itself, take action to become global force,’ says Zelensky at Davos</a><h2>‘Very important meeting with Trump was positive’</h2>&nbsp;On being asked how his meeting with US President Donald Trump went, the Ukrainian president said it was good and “very important” as he thanked the president for finding the time to talk.&nbsp;Zelensky then said that Ukraine will need a “very strong” US on board to achieve peace and said Europe can have the same influence but “needs time”.“I think this is the last mile, which is very difficult,” he adds.&nbsp;He said he has to defend his country during dialogue with any leader which is “not simple, but today it was positive”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-peace-deal-talks-down-to-one-issue-says-us-envoy-steve-witkoff-1769082947582">Russia-Ukraine peace talks ‘down to one issue’, says US envoy Steve Witkoff</a><h2>‘Documents aimed at ending war nearly ready after Trump meeting’</h2>&nbsp;Zelensky further shared that the documents aimed at ending the war “are nearly ready” and that Ukraine is working with honesty and determination while Russia must be ready to finish this aggression.&nbsp;Zelensky said he hopes the US will continue to stand with Ukraine and called for a strong Europe, adding the continent needs an independent Ukraine that could one day come to the defence of others.&nbsp;“We are ready to be part of a Europe that truly matters,” he says.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-hands-over-list-of-over-900-indian-prisoners-set-for-release-1769084675586">UAE hands over list of over 900 Indian prisoners set for release</a><h2>‘Europe and US failed to stop sale of missile components to Russia’</h2>&nbsp;Zelensky expressed his disappointment over the failure of Europe and the US in stopping companies from selling missile components to Russia.“Europe says nothing, America says almost nothing, and Putin makes missiles,” he says.&nbsp;He shared that he was advised not to mention the Tomahawk missiles, as it might spoil the negotiations with the US.&nbsp;“Instead of becoming a truly global power, Europe remains a beautiful but fragmented kaleidoscope of small and middle powers,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/davos-2026-ashwini-vaishnaw-corrects-imf-chief-says-india-among-top-tier-ai-powers-1769020163510">Davos 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw corrects IMF chief, says India among ‘top tier’ AI powers</a><h2>‘US stopped oil tankers, Russian oil being transported uninterrupted’</h2>&nbsp;Zelensky also pointed to the US success in stopping oil tankers, and contrasted it with “Russian oil being transported right along European shores” uninterrupted.“And this is the fourth year of the biggest war in Europe since the Second World War. And the man who started it is not only free, he is still fighting for his frozen money in Europe.”He said Putin is even “having some success,” as he appears to be successful in deciding “how the frozen Russian assets should be used,” refering to the EU’s inability to move ahead with seizing Russian assets.Zelensky added that there has been little progress on establishing a special tribunal on Russian crimes in Ukraine.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-globalisation-failed-the-west-and-us-says-us-commerce-secretary-howard-lutnick-at-davos-2026-1768990421968">‘Globalisation failed the West and US’: says US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick at Davos 2026</a><h2>Ukraine living through its ‘Groundhog Day’&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Earlier, while opening his speech Zelensky said, “Everyone remembers the great American film Groundhog Day.”“But no one would want to live like that, repeating the same thing for weeks, months, and of course years, and yet that’s exactly how we live now.”

Zelensky also shared that the documents aimed at ending the war “are nearly ready” and that Ukraine is working with honesty and determination, while Russia must be ready to finish this aggression. Zelensky said he hopes the US will continue to stand with Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said at Davos that Ukraine, the US, and Russia will hold their first trilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates later this week, and he hopes that they lead to the end of the war. Zelensky said it will be the first trilateral meeting of this sort, and he hopes Russia will be ready for compromises and it will lead to the end of the war. Zelensky further shared that the US team headed for Moscow waited for his meeting with Trump and will go now. He added that his team will meet the US team, and then they will have a two-day “trilateral meeting” in the United Arab Emirates from Friday. Zelensky added that Russia also has to be ready for some compromises. “Everyone has to be ready, not only Ukraine. It’s better than not having any type of dialogue,” he said. “God bless the war will stop—I hope so,” he added. Also Read: ‘Europe needs to protect itself, take action to become global force,’ says Zelensky at Davos ‘Very important meeting with Trump was positive’ On being asked how his meeting with US President Donald Trump went, the Ukrainian president said it was good and “very important” as he thanked the president for finding the time to talk. Zelensky then said that Ukraine will need a “very strong” US on board to achieve peace and said Europe can have the same influence but “needs time”. “I think this is the last mile, which is very difficult,” he adds. He said he has to defend his country during dialogue with any leader which is “not simple, but today it was positive”. Also Read: Russia-Ukraine peace talks ‘down to one issue’, says US envoy Steve Witkoff ‘Documents aimed at ending war nearly ready after Trump meeting’ Zelensky further shared that the documents aimed at ending the war “are nearly ready” and that Ukraine is working with honesty and determination while Russia must be ready to finish this aggression. Zelensky said he hopes the US will continue to stand with Ukraine and called for a strong Europe, adding the continent needs an independent Ukraine that could one day come to the defence of others. “We are ready to be part of a Europe that truly matters,” he says. Also Read: UAE hands over list of over 900 Indian prisoners set for release ‘Europe and US failed to stop sale of missile components to Russia’ Zelensky expressed his disappointment over the failure of Europe and the US in stopping companies from selling missile components to Russia. “Europe says nothing, America says almost nothing, and Putin makes missiles,” he says. He shared that he was advised not to mention the Tomahawk missiles, as it might spoil the negotiations with the US. “Instead of becoming a truly global power, Europe remains a beautiful but fragmented kaleidoscope of small and middle powers,” he added. Also Read: Davos 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw corrects IMF chief, says India among ‘top tier’ AI powers ‘US stopped oil tankers, Russian oil being transported uninterrupted’ Zelensky also pointed to the US success in stopping oil tankers, and contrasted it with “Russian oil being transported right along European shores” uninterrupted. “And this is the fourth year of the biggest war in Europe since the Second World War. And the man who started it is not only free, he is still fighting for his frozen money in Europe.” He said Putin is even “having some success,” as he appears to be successful in deciding “how the frozen Russian assets should be used,” refering to the EU’s inability to move ahead with seizing Russian assets. Zelensky added that there has been little progress on establishing a special tribunal on Russian crimes in Ukraine. Also Read: ‘Globalisation failed the West and US’: says US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick at Davos 2026 Ukraine living through its ‘Groundhog Day’ Earlier, while opening his speech Zelensky said, “Everyone remembers the great American film Groundhog Day.” “But no one would want to live like that, repeating the same thing for weeks, months, and of course years, and yet that’s exactly how we live now.”

Zelensky also shared that the documents aimed at ending the war “are nearly ready” and that Ukraine is working with honesty and determination, while Russia must be ready to finish this aggression. Zelensky said he hopes the US will continue to stand with Ukraine.

‘Ukraine, US, Russia to hold trilateral talks in UAE; hope war ends,’ says Zelensky at Davos 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday spoke his mind about the inherent weaknesses in Europe and called for establishing united armed forces instead of always looking up to the United States. In his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Zelensky said Europe ‘needs to protect itself’ and some countries have already started acting by investing more in security. “Europe needs to protect itself,” he said, before adding that many countries did not meet their 2.5% defence pledges until Trump pressed them.&nbsp;“Europe can help build a better world. Europe must build a better world, and a world without war, of course. But for that, Europe needs strength. Leaders must have strength and act in time, and not wait for others to resolve their problems,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-peace-deal-talks-down-to-one-issue-says-us-envoy-steve-witkoff-1769082947582">Russia-Ukraine peace talks ‘down to one issue’, says US envoy Steve Witkoff</a>&nbsp;“If Europe is not seen as a global force, if its actions don’t scare bad actors, then Europe will always be reacting, catching up with new dangers and attacks.”&nbsp;<h2>‘Sending 40 soldiers to Greenland doesn’t send a strong signal’</h2>&nbsp;Zelensky also criticised EU’s soft response on Greenland and called for a serious approach to Arctic security.&nbsp;He said sending 40 soldiers to Greenland doesn’t send a strong signal to Putin’s Russia or Xi’s China.“You either declare that European bases will protect the region from Russia and China and establish those bases, or you risk not being taken seriously, because 40 soldiers will not protect anything.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-hands-over-list-of-over-900-indian-prisoners-set-for-release-1769084675586">UAE hands over list of over 900 Indian prisoners set for release</a>&nbsp;He then pointedly criticised Europe for not doing enough in Belarus, allowing Moscow to expand its sphere of influence and station Russian missiles there. “When you refuse to help people fighting for freedom, the consequences return, and they are always negative?”&nbsp;“Europe loves to discuss the future, but avoids taking action today, action that will define what kind of future we will have,” he added.&nbsp;<h2>‘Ukraine has the means to protect Greenland’</h2>&nbsp;Zelensky further said that Ukraine has the means to protect Greenland.“We know how to fight there. We would solve the problem if we were in Nato, but we are not.”&nbsp;He added that Ukraine can help with its expertise as it knows how to “sink [ships] near Greenland, just as [we] do near Crimea.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/davos-2026-ashwini-vaishnaw-corrects-imf-chief-says-india-among-top-tier-ai-powers-1769020163510">Davos 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw corrects IMF chief, says India among ‘top tier’ AI powers</a>&nbsp;“Everyone turned attention to Greenland, and it’s clear most leaders simply are not sure what to do about it. And it seems like everyone is just waiting for America to cool down on this topic, hoping it will pass away. But what if it will not? What then?”<h2>‘Nato exists thanks to belief that US will act’</h2>&nbsp;Zelensky said Europe needs “united armed forces that can truly defend it today.”“Europe relies only on the belief that if danger comes, Nato will act. But no one has really seen the alliance in action,” he added.&nbsp;“If Putin decides to take Lithuania or strike Poland, who will respond? Right now, Nato exists thanks to believe that the United States will act, that it will not stand aside and will help. But what if it doesn’t?”&nbsp;Some European leaders hope the problem will disappear, but thanks to the US, they are actually ramping up defence and security arrangements.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-globalisation-failed-the-west-and-us-says-us-commerce-secretary-howard-lutnick-at-davos-2026-1768990421968">‘Globalisation failed the West and US’: says US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick at Davos 2026</a>&nbsp;<h2>‘The world did not help the Iranian people enough’&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;The Ukrainian leader also mentioned the recent unrest in Iran and said there was “so much talk about the protests in Iran, but they drowned in blood” as “the world has not helped enough the Iranian people” as everyone was distracted by Christmas and New Year celebrations.&nbsp;“And what will Iran become after this bloodshed? If the regime survives, it sends a clear signal to every bully, kill enough people and you stay in power.”&nbsp;

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the EU’s soft response on Greenland and called for a serious approach to Arctic security. He said sending 40 soldiers to Greenland doesn’t send a strong signal to Putin’s Russia or Xi’s China.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday spoke his mind about the inherent weaknesses in Europe and called for establishing united armed forces instead of always looking up to the United States. In his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Zelensky said Europe ‘needs to protect itself’ and some countries have already started acting by investing more in security. “Europe needs to protect itself,” he said, before adding that many countries did not meet their 2.5% defence pledges until Trump pressed them. “Europe can help build a better world. Europe must build a better world, and a world without war, of course. But for that, Europe needs strength. Leaders must have strength and act in time, and not wait for others to resolve their problems,” he added. Also Read: Russia-Ukraine peace talks ‘down to one issue’, says US envoy Steve Witkoff “If Europe is not seen as a global force, if its actions don’t scare bad actors, then Europe will always be reacting, catching up with new dangers and attacks.” ‘Sending 40 soldiers to Greenland doesn’t send a strong signal’ Zelensky also criticised EU’s soft response on Greenland and called for a serious approach to Arctic security. He said sending 40 soldiers to Greenland doesn’t send a strong signal to Putin’s Russia or Xi’s China. “You either declare that European bases will protect the region from Russia and China and establish those bases, or you risk not being taken seriously, because 40 soldiers will not protect anything.” Also Read: UAE hands over list of over 900 Indian prisoners set for release He then pointedly criticised Europe for not doing enough in Belarus, allowing Moscow to expand its sphere of influence and station Russian missiles there. “When you refuse to help people fighting for freedom, the consequences return, and they are always negative?” “Europe loves to discuss the future, but avoids taking action today, action that will define what kind of future we will have,” he added. ‘Ukraine has the means to protect Greenland’ Zelensky further said that Ukraine has the means to protect Greenland. “We know how to fight there. We would solve the problem if we were in Nato, but we are not.” He added that Ukraine can help with its expertise as it knows how to “sink [ships] near Greenland, just as [we] do near Crimea.” Also Read: Davos 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw corrects IMF chief, says India among ‘top tier’ AI powers “Everyone turned attention to Greenland, and it’s clear most leaders simply are not sure what to do about it. And it seems like everyone is just waiting for America to cool down on this topic, hoping it will pass away. But what if it will not? What then?” ‘Nato exists thanks to belief that US will act’ Zelensky said Europe needs “united armed forces that can truly defend it today.” “Europe relies only on the belief that if danger comes, Nato will act. But no one has really seen the alliance in action,” he added. “If Putin decides to take Lithuania or strike Poland, who will respond? Right now, Nato exists thanks to believe that the United States will act, that it will not stand aside and will help. But what if it doesn’t?” Some European leaders hope the problem will disappear, but thanks to the US, they are actually ramping up defence and security arrangements. Also Read: ‘Globalisation failed the West and US’: says US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick at Davos 2026 ‘The world did not help the Iranian people enough’ The Ukrainian leader also mentioned the recent unrest in Iran and said there was “so much talk about the protests in Iran, but they drowned in blood” as “the world has not helped enough the Iranian people” as everyone was distracted by Christmas and New Year celebrations. “And what will Iran become after this bloodshed? If the regime survives, it sends a clear signal to every bully, kill enough people and you stay in power.”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised the EU’s soft response on Greenland and called for a serious approach to Arctic security. He said sending 40 soldiers to Greenland doesn’t send a strong signal to Putin’s Russia or Xi’s China.

‘Europe needs to protect itself, take action to become global force,’ says Zelensky at Davos

India made a strong impression at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, sending its largest-ever delegation including Union ministers, chief ministers, and over 100 top CEOs to showcase economic strength and investment opportunities. 


Davos 2026: WION Speaks To IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw 

US President Donald Trump has hinted that a peace deal between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky may be “near” as formal talks on ending the Ukraine war begin at the World Economic Forum. Trump also launched the Board of Peace at WEF with a United Nations tie-up, positioning the initiative as a platform to support global conflict resolution.


Davos 2026: Talks On Ukraine Peace Deal Begins At World Economic Forum 

US President Donald Trump led the signing of the Board of Peace charter at the World Economic Forum, calling it a moment “long in the making.” Trump also addressed ongoing tensions in Gaza, noting there are “little fires to put out,” as he emphasised global cooperation and conflict resolution.


Davos 2026: US President Believes Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal Coming Soon

Uznański‑Wiśniewski underlined growing global space cooperation, recalling his time alongside Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on the Axiom-4 mission. The discussion featured insights from European Space Policy Institute Director H. Ludwig Moeller, Hungary’s space policy lead Mark Sokolowski, and former Polish Space Agency President Grzegorz Wrochna, showcasing Europe–India collaboration in human spaceflight.


Davos 2026: Polish and Indian Astronauts Shared Axiom-4 Space Mission

Davos 2026: Trump Launches ‘Board of Peace’ With Signing Ceremony in World Economic Forum

Davos 2026: Trump Leads Signing Of Charter Of 'Board Of Peace' In WEF 

US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Thursday that “a lot of progress” has been made in Russia-Ukraine peace talks and that just one sticking point was remaining in the negotiations. The statement came ahead of the arrival of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky in Switzerland for talks with Trump.“I think we’ve got it down to one issue, and we have discussed iterations of that issue, and that means it’s solvable,” Witkoff told an audience at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss city of Davos on Thursday.“If both sides want to solve this, we’re going to get it solved,” he said.&nbsp;The US envoy also shared that he was headed to the Russian capital, Moscow, later in the day with Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner.Witkoff said they would not stay in Moscow overnight but would fly to Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital, where talks would continue in “military to military” working groups.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/davos-2026-ashwini-vaishnaw-corrects-imf-chief-says-india-among-top-tier-ai-powers-1769020163510">Davos 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw corrects IMF chief, says India among ‘top tier’ AI powers</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow appreciates Witkoff’s diplomatic efforts to end the war but declined to comment on his ⁠ optimism that a peace deal was close.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier this week, the Kremlin said President Vladimir Putin would meet Witkoff during the visit.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-globalisation-failed-the-west-and-us-says-us-commerce-secretary-howard-lutnick-at-davos-2026-1768990421968">‘Globalisation failed the West and US’: says US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick at Davos 2026</a><h2>Trump and Zelensky to meet at Davos on Thursday</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Trump and Zelensky were due to meet at Davos on Thursday. Zelensky’s spokesman, Sergii Nykyforov, told journalists the president had arrived in Davos and was scheduled to address the WEF after meeting Trump.Earlier this week, Zelensky had said that he would travel to Davos only if there was the probability to sign an agreement with Trump on resolving the war, including security guarantees and post-war reconstruction funding for Ukraine.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-rejects-trump-s-comment-at-davos-on-increasing-drug-prices-dubs-it-fake-news-1769025199997">France rejects Trump’s comment at Davos on increasing drug prices, dubs it ‘fake news’</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;While Witkoff did not share details of the single remaining issue, Zelensky said in December that two main unresolved issues were the long-term fate of territory captured by Russia and the areas it is still demanding, and the control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is under Russian occupation.&nbsp;After delivering his speech at the Davos Summit on Wednesday, Trump made his oft-repeated claim that Putin and Zelensky were close to a deal. “I believe they’re at a point now where they can come together and get a deal done. And if they don’t, they’re stupid—that goes for both of them,” he said.&nbsp;The United States has been holding talks separately with Russia, Kyiv, and European leaders, on different drafts of plan for ending the war in Ukraine.

Zelensky had said earlier this week that he would travel to Davos only if there was the possibility to sign an agreement with Trump on resolving the war, including security guarantees and post-war reconstruction funding for Ukraine.

US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Thursday that “a lot of progress” has been made in Russia-Ukraine peace talks and that just one sticking point was remaining in the negotiations. The statement came ahead of the arrival of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky in Switzerland for talks with Trump. “I think we’ve got it down to one issue, and we have discussed iterations of that issue, and that means it’s solvable,” Witkoff told an audience at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss city of Davos on Thursday. “If both sides want to solve this, we’re going to get it solved,” he said. The US envoy also shared that he was headed to the Russian capital, Moscow, later in the day with Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Witkoff said they would not stay in Moscow overnight but would fly to Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital, where talks would continue in “military to military” working groups. Also Read: Davos 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw corrects IMF chief, says India among ‘top tier’ AI powers Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow appreciates Witkoff’s diplomatic efforts to end the war but declined to comment on his ⁠ optimism that a peace deal was close. Earlier this week, the Kremlin said President Vladimir Putin would meet Witkoff during the visit. Also Read: ‘Globalisation failed the West and US’: says US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick at Davos 2026 Trump and Zelensky to meet at Davos on Thursday Meanwhile, Trump and Zelensky were due to meet at Davos on Thursday. Zelensky’s spokesman, Sergii Nykyforov, told journalists the president had arrived in Davos and was scheduled to address the WEF after meeting Trump. Earlier this week, Zelensky had said that he would travel to Davos only if there was the probability to sign an agreement with Trump on resolving the war, including security guarantees and post-war reconstruction funding for Ukraine. Also Read: France rejects Trump’s comment at Davos on increasing drug prices, dubs it ‘fake news’ While Witkoff did not share details of the single remaining issue, Zelensky said in December that two main unresolved issues were the long-term fate of territory captured by Russia and the areas it is still demanding, and the control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is under Russian occupation. After delivering his speech at the Davos Summit on Wednesday, Trump made his oft-repeated claim that Putin and Zelensky were close to a deal. “I believe they’re at a point now where they can come together and get a deal done. And if they don’t, they’re stupid—that goes for both of them,” he said. The United States has been holding talks separately with Russia, Kyiv, and European leaders, on different drafts of plan for ending the war in Ukraine.

Zelensky had said earlier this week that he would travel to Davos only if there was the possibility to sign an agreement with Trump on resolving the war, including security guarantees and post-war reconstruction funding for Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine peace talks ‘down to one issue’, says US envoy Steve Witkoff at Davos 2026

Donald Trump’s fiery Davos 2026 speech focused on Greenland and global power, but multiple claims fell apart under fact-checking. From NATO funding and China’s wind farms to UK oil taxes and US investment figures, several assertions were inaccurate or misleading.

From 'we gave Greenland away’ to 'no windmills in China': FACT-CHECKING Trump’s angry Davos 2026 speech

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke at Davos 2026 on January 22, expressing support for negotiations between Denmark, Greenland, and the US following President Trump's announcement of a Greenland framework deal that suspended tariff threats on European NATO allies. 


Merz at Davos: Germany Backs Denmark-U.S.-Greenland Talks

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled India's ambitious roadmap to democratise artificial intelligence. By offering government-subsidised computing power at a fraction of global costs and focusing on efficient, smaller models.

India offers subsidized AI computing at one-third global cost: Ashwini Vaishnaw at WEF 2026

Maharashtra became the first Indian state to pursue small modular reactors (SMRs), with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announcing MoUs signed at Davos 2026 with an Indian government firm and a Russian company to meet surging electricity demands from data centers and industry. 


Davos 2026: Maharashtra First Indian State for Small Modular Reactors 

ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, fresh from Axiom Mission 4 to the ISS, emphasized collaboration's critical importance for space exploration during his WION interview at WEF 2026. 


Slawosz Uznanski: Global Cooperation Key Theme at WEF Space Talks

The &nbsp;Kerala Pavilion during the World Economic Forum 2026 presented to the world its journey on the path of development and in the process the goals it has achieved. It pitched to the world &nbsp;Energy Sector Investment, an ambitious roadmap to transform “God’s Own Country” into a zero-pollution, sustainable economy. The presentation highlighted policy support, investment opportunities, and Kerala’s commitment to clean energy.&nbsp;An official from BGK — Poland’s only development bank — held a meeting with the Kerala State Administration at the Kerala Pavilion and discussed potential collaboration in development financing, sustainability initiatives, and long-term.&nbsp;In the evening, Kerala Day Presentation and Panel Discussion was held at Abraham House, near the Davos Congress Centre. The session offered global investors and thought leaders an eye-opening insight into Kerala’s present capabilities and future vision, with strong emphasis on the state’s accessible public health infrastructure, a robust and inclusive MSME ecosystem, and its progressive social framework — notably with 37% women in leadership roles across sectors.&nbsp;Special focus was given on Green Technology, Green Energy, and Medical Devices Manufacturing in order to portray Kerala as a a preferred destination for sustainable and innovation-driven investments. &nbsp;

An official from BGK — Poland’s only development bank — held a meeting with the Kerala State Administration at the Kerala Pavilion and discussed potential collaboration.

The Kerala Pavilion during the World Economic Forum 2026 presented to the world its journey on the path of development and in the process the goals it has achieved. It pitched to the world Energy Sector Investment, an ambitious roadmap to transform “God’s Own Country” into a zero-pollution, sustainable economy. The presentation highlighted policy support, investment opportunities, and Kerala’s commitment to clean energy. An official from BGK — Poland’s only development bank — held a meeting with the Kerala State Administration at the Kerala Pavilion and discussed potential collaboration in development financing, sustainability initiatives, and long-term. In the evening, Kerala Day Presentation and Panel Discussion was held at Abraham House, near the Davos Congress Centre. The session offered global investors and thought leaders an eye-opening insight into Kerala’s present capabilities and future vision, with strong emphasis on the state’s accessible public health infrastructure, a robust and inclusive MSME ecosystem, and its progressive social framework — notably with 37% women in leadership roles across sectors. Special focus was given on Green Technology, Green Energy, and Medical Devices Manufacturing in order to portray Kerala as a a preferred destination for sustainable and innovation-driven investments.

An official from BGK — Poland’s only development bank — held a meeting with the Kerala State Administration at the Kerala Pavilion and discussed potential collaboration.

Davos 2026: Kerala pavilion pitches clean energy, green growth to world

President Trump announced at Davos 2026 on January 21 that he would suspend planned February 1 tariffs on Denmark, UK, France, Germany, and other European NATO allies after productive talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, citing a new "framework of a future deal" on Greenland and Arctic security. 

Davos 2026: Trump Walks Back Tariff Threat on European Countries over Greenland

Donald Trump praised PM Narendra Modi and expressed confidence in a US-India trade deal, but negotiations remain stalled as India refuses to compromise on domestic industries. Despite warm rhetoric, Trump has imposed and threatened steep tariffs over Russian oil and Iran trade.

Davos 2026: Trump praises Modi but his tariffs keep coming: Is US president playing 'praise and punish' game with India?

At Davos 2026, President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "fantastic man" and close personal friend while expressing optimism about bilateral ties. Addressing Indian media, Trump confirmed "we will have a great deal with India" signaling strengthened economic and strategic partnership between the two nations amid global trade negotiations at the World Economic Forum.​​

Trump Calls Modi 'Fantastic Friend'

France rejected as “fake news” US President Donald Trump’s assertion on Wednesday that he had pressured President Emmanuel Macron into hiking domestic drug prices after he threatened sweeping tariffs on French imports to the United States. The French reaction in an escalating war of words between the two NATO allies after Trump threatened to take control of Greenland and impose tariffs on any country that stands in his way.“It is being claimed that President @Emmanuel Macron increased the price of medicines,” the French presidency wrote on social media platform X.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/davos-2026-ashwini-vaishnaw-corrects-imf-chief-says-india-among-top-tier-ai-powers-1769020163510">Davos 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw corrects IMF chief, says India among ‘top tier’ AI powers</a>&nbsp;“He does not set their prices. They are regulated by the social security system and have, in fact, remained stable. Anyone who has set foot in a French pharmacy knows this.”In the X post, The Elysee also used a GIF of Trump mouthing the words “fake news” in front of a microphone, with the same words in writing underneath.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It’s being claimed that President <a href="https://twitter.com/EmmanuelMacron?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EmmanuelMacron</a> increased the price of medicines. He does not set their prices. They are regulated by the social security system and have, in fact, remained stable. Anyone who has set foot in a French pharmacy knows this. <a href="https://t.co/xoNrhkKyUP">pic.twitter.com/xoNrhkKyUP</a>&mdash; Élysée (@Elysee) <a href="https://twitter.com/Elysee/status/2014014373384118590?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Trump said in his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday that he had threatened Macron with tariffs to cajole him into increasing drug prices in France. “I said, ‘Here’s the story, Emmanuel, the answer is, you’re going to do it, you’re going to do it fast. And if you don’t, I’m putting a 25% tariff on everything that you sell into the United States, and a 100% tariff on your wines and champagnes,” Trump said.“(And Macron said) ‘No, no, Donald, I will do it, I will do it’. It took me on average three minutes a country, saying the same thing, ‘You will do it’,” Trump said. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-canada-should-be-grateful-to-us-trump-castigates-carney-after-his-fiery-speech-1769012325712">‘Canada should be grateful to US,’ Trump castigates Carney after his fiery speech</a> Trump had also mocked Macron for the aviator sunglasses he wore during his Davos speech on Tuesday. Trump also threatened to slap 200% tariffs on French wines and champagnes in an apparent effort to persuade him to join the US leader’s Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts. Macron has taken a harder line than most other European Union leaders on Trump’s threat to take over Greenland and even urged the bloc to activate its most potent trade tools against Washington. Macron also said that Europe would not give in to bullies. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-europe-prefers-dialogue-and-solutions-but-fully-prepared-to-act-if-necessary-says-von-der-leyen-at-davos-2026-1768995043904">‘Europe prefers dialogue and solutions, but fully prepared to act if necessary,’ says Von der Leyen at Davos 2026</a> Last year, the French government set up an X account with the handle @frenchresponse to expose false narratives and misinformation. This X account has become increasingly active in the recent weeks and has been challenging the rhetoric from the Trump administration.

Macron has taken a harder line than most other European Union leaders on Trump’s threat to take over Greenland and even urged the bloc to activate its most potent trade tools against Washington. Macron also said that Europe would not give in to bullies.

France rejected as “fake news” US President Donald Trump’s assertion on Wednesday that he had pressured President Emmanuel Macron into hiking domestic drug prices after he threatened sweeping tariffs on French imports to the United States. The French reaction in an escalating war of words between the two NATO allies after Trump threatened to take control of Greenland and impose tariffs on any country that stands in his way. “It is being claimed that President @Emmanuel Macron increased the price of medicines,” the French presidency wrote on social media platform X. Also Read: Davos 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw corrects IMF chief, says India among ‘top tier’ AI powers “He does not set their prices. They are regulated by the social security system and have, in fact, remained stable. Anyone who has set foot in a French pharmacy knows this.” In the X post, The Elysee also used a GIF of Trump mouthing the words “fake news” in front of a microphone, with the same words in writing underneath.

Macron has taken a harder line than most other European Union leaders on Trump’s threat to take over Greenland and even urged the bloc to activate its most potent trade tools against Washington. Macron also said that Europe would not give in to bullies.

France rejects Trump’s comment at Davos on increasing drug prices, dubs it ‘fake news’

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw resolutely corrected International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva’s statement categorising India as a “second-tier” artificial intelligence (AI) power and asserted that India clearly belongs among the world’s leading AI nations, and alluded to the Stanford University rankings that put India in third place globally.&nbsp;Vaishnaw’s calm and composed response to Georgieva’s remarks on Wednesday during a panel discussion titled ‘AI Power Play’ at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Davos 2026, which focused on the global impact and future trajectory of AI, is gathering eyeballs on the social media and the video of the discussion is being shared widely with comments.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Union Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/AshwiniVaishnaw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AshwiniVaishnaw</a> says India is democratizing AI by offering government-subsidised GPU access at one-third of the global cost, free AI models for common needs, training 10 million people in AI skills, and steering the IT industry toward scalable AI services for… <a href="https://t.co/drOXcMfK97">pic.twitter.com/drOXcMfK97</a>&mdash; DD News (@DDNewslive) <a href="https://twitter.com/DDNewslive/status/2013880627142238333?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-canada-should-be-grateful-to-us-trump-castigates-carney-after-his-fiery-speech-1769012325712">‘Canada should be grateful to US,’ Trump castigates Carney after his fiery speech</a>&nbsp;Speaking in the panel discussion, the IMF chief said countries such as the US, Denmark, and Singapore formed the top tier in AI development and placed India in the second group, describing it as a second-tier AI power that is not yet a global leader in the field, though she acknowledged India’s long-term investments in information technology.&nbsp;Responding to the comment, Vaishnaw said the IMF’s assessment did not align with widely accepted global benchmarks.&nbsp;“I don’t know what the IMF’s criteria are, but Stanford University ranks India third in the world in AI penetration, AI preparedness, and AI talent. It ranks second in AI talent. Therefore, your second-tier classification is incorrect. India is clearly in the first group,” Vaishnaw said.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Absolute treat watching Ashwini Vaishnaw masterfully school the IMF Chief on AI at Davos, politely dismantling her &quot;second-tier&quot; label with Stanford&#39;s ranking of India at #3 <a href="https://t.co/qfaP93kFwu">pic.twitter.com/qfaP93kFwu</a>&mdash; Rishi Bagree (@rishibagree) <a href="https://twitter.com/rishibagree/status/2013867976802607609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-europe-prefers-dialogue-and-solutions-but-fully-prepared-to-act-if-necessary-says-von-der-leyen-at-davos-2026-1768995043904">‘Europe prefers dialogue and solutions, but fully prepared to act if necessary,’ says Von der Leyen at Davos 2026</a><h2>‘AI leadership not determined by building large models’</h2>&nbsp;Vaishnaw emphasised that India’s AI strategy is firmly anchored in real-world deployment and return on investment (ROI) rather than an excessive focus on very large models. He stressed that leadership in AI is not defined solely by building large foundational models.“Return on investment (ROI) doesn’t come from building large models. 95% of the work is done by models with 20–50 billion parameters. India has already built many such models and is deploying them in various sectors, leading to improved productivity, efficiency, and technology utilisation,” he said.&nbsp;<h2>‘India advancing across all five layers of AI architecture’</h2>&nbsp;The Union Minister said India is advancing across all five layers of AI architecture, the application layer, model layer, chip layer, infrastructure layer, and energy layer.“India will become the world’s largest service provider at the application layer. Understanding the enterprise’s business and providing services through AI applications will generate the highest ROI. India’s focus is on diffusing AI on a large scale, not just on scale,” Vaishnav said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-globalisation-failed-the-west-and-us-says-us-commerce-secretary-howard-lutnick-at-davos-2026-1768990421968">‘Globalisation failed the West and US’: says US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick at Davos 2026</a><h2>‘India ranks among the top three globally’</h2>&nbsp;Citing a Stanford report, Vaishnav said India ranks among the top three globally in AI penetration, preparedness and talent, and second in AI talent.He added that India is building a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem encompassing design, fabrication, packaging, materials and equipment. Global technology firms, including Google, are expanding AI data centres in India and deepening partnerships with Indian startups.Vaishnav said these developments reflect growing international recognition of India as a trusted AI partner, with the country focusing on the fifth Industrial Revolution, where smaller, cost-effective solutions are expected to deliver higher returns.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Watch?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Watch</a> | Union Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/AshwiniVaishnaw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AshwiniVaishnaw</a> says nearly 95% of AI work can be done using the 20–50 billion parameter models, which India is already deploying across sectors to boost productivity and efficiency. He added that Stanford ranks India third globally in AI penetration,… <a href="https://t.co/i2dc27PaEc">pic.twitter.com/i2dc27PaEc</a>&mdash; DD News (@DDNewslive) <a href="https://twitter.com/DDNewslive/status/2013869737940525128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-restarts-world-s-largest-nuclear-plant-15-years-after-shutting-down-all-reactors-1769006962093">Japan restarts world’s largest nuclear plant, 15 years after shutting down all reactors</a><h2>‘India has developed a bouquet of efficient, cost-effective models’</h2>&nbsp;He highlighted that India has already developed a bouquet of such efficient, cost-effective models, which are being deployed across sectors to enhance productivity, efficiency and effective technology use. This approach, focused on offering maximum return at low cost, reflects India’s emphasis on economically sustainable AI deployment.&nbsp;The panel discussion titled “AI Power Play” was moderated by Ian Bremmer, President of Eurasia Group, also featured Brad Smith, President and Vice Chair of Microsoft, and Khalid Al-Falih, Minister of Investment, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia besides the IMF Managing Director Georgieva and Vaishnaw.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasised that India’s AI strategy is firmly anchored in real-world deployment and return on investment (ROI) rather than an excessive focus on very large models. He stressed that leadership in AI is not defined solely by building large foundational models.

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw resolutely corrected International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva’s statement categorising India as a “second-tier” artificial intelligence (AI) power and asserted that India clearly belongs among the world’s leading AI nations, and alluded to the Stanford University rankings that put India in third place globally. Vaishnaw’s calm and composed response to Georgieva’s remarks on Wednesday during a panel discussion titled ‘AI Power Play’ at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Davos 2026, which focused on the global impact and future trajectory of AI, is gathering eyeballs on the social media and the video of the discussion is being shared widely with comments.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasised that India’s AI strategy is firmly anchored in real-world deployment and return on investment (ROI) rather than an excessive focus on very large models. He stressed that leadership in AI is not defined solely by building large foundational models.

Davos 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw corrects IMF chief, says India among ‘top tier’ AI powers

US President Donald Trump hit back at the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who had said that the US-led global order was fading, saying that the northern neighbour of the United States was “not grateful” despite receiving several “freebies” from Washington, DC. Insisting that the country should show gratitude to the US, Trump pestered Carney from the stage at the World Economic Forum saying, “Canada lives because of the United States,” and adding, “Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements.”&nbsp;Trump argued that the acquisition of Greenland by the US would benefit Canada, which he said “gets a lot of freebies.” Trump also expressed his interest in using Greenland to build a Golden Dome that would provide missile defence for the region, and would benefit Canada as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-europe-prefers-dialogue-and-solutions-but-fully-prepared-to-act-if-necessary-says-von-der-leyen-at-davos-2026-1768995043904">‘Europe prefers dialogue and solutions, but fully prepared to act if necessary,’ says Von der Leyen at Davos 2026</a><h2>‘Current global state a rupture, not a transition’: Carney&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;In his speech at Davos on Tuesday, Carney described the current global state as a “rupture, not a transition”, arguing that the “pleasant fiction” of a stable world order has been replaced by a “brutal reality” of great power rivalry and economic coercion.Carney's speech created waves as he called on “middle powers” to “act together,” saying there was a “rupture in the current diplomatic phase.”“Great powers can afford to go it alone. They have the market size, the military capacity, the leverage to dictate terms. Middle powers do not. But when we only negotiate bilaterally with a hegemon, we negotiate from weakness. We accept what is offered,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-globalisation-failed-the-west-and-us-says-us-commerce-secretary-howard-lutnick-at-davos-2026-1768990421968">‘Globalisation failed the West and US’: says US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick at Davos 2026</a><h2>‘If you are not at the table, you are on the menu’</h2>&nbsp;Carney cautioned middle powers, saying, “If you are not at the table, you are on the menu.”&nbsp;Carney described this era as one of transactional geopolitics and called for a reassessment of alliances and strategies.He stressed the importance of ensuring that smaller and mid-sized nations are active participants in shaping outcomes and suggested that traditional multilateralism may now put their interests at risk.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-restarts-world-s-largest-nuclear-plant-15-years-after-shutting-down-all-reactors-1769006962093">Japan restarts world’s largest nuclear plant, 15 years after shutting down all reactors</a>&nbsp;Carney called for defending sovereign integrity, arguing that middle powers should stop participating in “the lie of mutual benefit”, and suggested that traditional multilateralism may now put their interests at risk.Carney said countries should create a “dense web of connections” to protect them from being subordinated to “hegemonic interests” and avoid marginalisation in a fragmented system.

Donald Trump argued that the acquisition of Greenland by the US would benefit Canada, which he said “gets a lot of freebies.” Trump also expressed his interest in using Greenland to build a Golden Dome that would provide missile defence for the region, and would benefit Canada as well.

US President Donald Trump hit back at the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who had said that the US-led global order was fading, saying that the northern neighbour of the United States was “not grateful” despite receiving several “freebies” from Washington, DC. Insisting that the country should show gratitude to the US, Trump pestered Carney from the stage at the World Economic Forum saying, “Canada lives because of the United States,” and adding, “Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements.” Trump argued that the acquisition of Greenland by the US would benefit Canada, which he said “gets a lot of freebies.” Trump also expressed his interest in using Greenland to build a Golden Dome that would provide missile defence for the region, and would benefit Canada as well. Also Read: ‘Europe prefers dialogue and solutions, but fully prepared to act if necessary,’ says Von der Leyen at Davos 2026 ‘Current global state a rupture, not a transition’: Carney In his speech at Davos on Tuesday, Carney described the current global state as a “rupture, not a transition”, arguing that the “pleasant fiction” of a stable world order has been replaced by a “brutal reality” of great power rivalry and economic coercion. Carney's speech created waves as he called on “middle powers” to “act together,” saying there was a “rupture in the current diplomatic phase.” “Great powers can afford to go it alone. They have the market size, the military capacity, the leverage to dictate terms. Middle powers do not. But when we only negotiate bilaterally with a hegemon, we negotiate from weakness. We accept what is offered,” he said. Also Read: ‘Globalisation failed the West and US’: says US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick at Davos 2026 ‘If you are not at the table, you are on the menu’ Carney cautioned middle powers, saying, “If you are not at the table, you are on the menu.” Carney described this era as one of transactional geopolitics and called for a reassessment of alliances and strategies. He stressed the importance of ensuring that smaller and mid-sized nations are active participants in shaping outcomes and suggested that traditional multilateralism may now put their interests at risk. Also Read: Japan restarts world’s largest nuclear plant, 15 years after shutting down all reactors Carney called for defending sovereign integrity, arguing that middle powers should stop participating in “the lie of mutual benefit”, and suggested that traditional multilateralism may now put their interests at risk. Carney said countries should create a “dense web of connections” to protect them from being subordinated to “hegemonic interests” and avoid marginalisation in a fragmented system.

Donald Trump argued that the acquisition of Greenland by the US would benefit Canada, which he said “gets a lot of freebies.” Trump also expressed his interest in using Greenland to build a Golden Dome that would provide missile defence for the region, and would benefit Canada as well.

‘Canada should be grateful to US,’ Trump castigates Carney after his fiery speech

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said that globalisation has proved to be a failed policy as it has failed the West and the United States. Lutnick said that the Trump Administration is very clear that the existing global economic model has left American workers behind. Speaking in Davos, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, Lutnick said the policies followed by the West for decades on exports, offshoring, and finding the cheapest labour worldwide damaged the domestic industries and workers.“We are in Davos at the World Economic Forum, and the Trump administration and myself. We are here to make a very clear point. Globalisation has failed the West and the United States of America. It’s a failed policy,” Lutnick said.&nbsp;<h2>‘Globalisation hollowed out domestic industrial bases’</h2>&nbsp;Globalisation was promoted as a way to make the world a better place, but in reality, it hollowed out domestic industrial bases and weakened national economies. The model prioritised offshoring production and far-shoring supply chains, which left America and its workers behind in the long run, he added.&nbsp;Under its ‘America First’ policy, the Trump administration is advocating a different approach, placing domestic workers and national interests at the centre of economic decision-making, said Lutnick, adding that other countries should also consider adopting this model.&nbsp;“And what we are here to say is that America first is a different model, one that we encourage other countries to consider, which is that our workers come first,” he said.Linking economic policy closely with sovereignty, he said that control over critical industries is fundamental and argued that countries should not offshore essential sectors like medicines and semiconductors.“And if you’re going to be dependent on someone, it darn well better be your best allies."&nbsp;<h2>‘Europe’s carbon neutrality goals mean becoming dependent on China’</h2>&nbsp;He pointed out the West’s policy inconsistency on energy and climate and questioned why major European countries are focusing on developing solar and wind energy to achieve ‘carbon neutrality’ goals when they don’t have the battery manufacturing capabilities.&nbsp;“Committing to carbon neutrality by 2030 is no different from deciding to become dependent on battery-producing China,” he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘Lutnick is factually wrong. Why engage in convenient deception’</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Reacting to Lutnick’s comments, India’s former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal said no one forced globalisation on the US, and it was, in fact, the main force behind it.&nbsp;“The US itself was the main force behind globalisation. It was made possible by the collapse of the Soviet Union and US unilateralism that followed. Globalisation was a product of the belief in the end of history in US circles. Globalisation became integral to the unchallenged assertion of America’s global hegemony,” he said in a post on X.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The US itself was the main force behind globalisation . It was made possible by the collapse of the Soviet Union and US unilateralism that followed. Globalisation was a product of the belief in the end of history in US circles. Globalisation became integral to the… <a href="https://t.co/b6lHB00pPI">https://t.co/b6lHB00pPI</a>&mdash; Kanwal Sibal (@KanwalSibal) <a href="https://twitter.com/KanwalSibal/status/2013863207962845315?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;“The US let this happen as it preferred to concentrate on maintaining its advance in high technology areas and wield its financial domination,” he said,“Lutnick is factually wrong. Why engage in convenient deception?” he said.&nbsp;The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum is underway in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026, bringing together nearly 3,000 leaders from more than 130 countries.

Under its ‘America First’ policy, the Trump administration is advocating a different approach, placing domestic workers and national interests at the centre of economic decision-making, said Lutnick, adding that other countries should also consider adopting this model.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said that globalisation has proved to be a failed policy as it has failed the West and the United States. Lutnick said that the Trump Administration is very clear that the existing global economic model has left American workers behind. Speaking in Davos, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, Lutnick said the policies followed by the West for decades on exports, offshoring, and finding the cheapest labour worldwide damaged the domestic industries and workers. “We are in Davos at the World Economic Forum, and the Trump administration and myself. We are here to make a very clear point. Globalisation has failed the West and the United States of America. It’s a failed policy,” Lutnick said. ‘Globalisation hollowed out domestic industrial bases’ Globalisation was promoted as a way to make the world a better place, but in reality, it hollowed out domestic industrial bases and weakened national economies. The model prioritised offshoring production and far-shoring supply chains, which left America and its workers behind in the long run, he added. Under its ‘America First’ policy, the Trump administration is advocating a different approach, placing domestic workers and national interests at the centre of economic decision-making, said Lutnick, adding that other countries should also consider adopting this model. “And what we are here to say is that America first is a different model, one that we encourage other countries to consider, which is that our workers come first,” he said. Linking economic policy closely with sovereignty, he said that control over critical industries is fundamental and argued that countries should not offshore essential sectors like medicines and semiconductors. “And if you’re going to be dependent on someone, it darn well better be your best allies." ‘Europe’s carbon neutrality goals mean becoming dependent on China’ He pointed out the West’s policy inconsistency on energy and climate and questioned why major European countries are focusing on developing solar and wind energy to achieve ‘carbon neutrality’ goals when they don’t have the battery manufacturing capabilities. “Committing to carbon neutrality by 2030 is no different from deciding to become dependent on battery-producing China,” he added. ‘Lutnick is factually wrong. Why engage in convenient deception’ Reacting to Lutnick’s comments, India’s former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal said no one forced globalisation on the US, and it was, in fact, the main force behind it. “The US itself was the main force behind globalisation. It was made possible by the collapse of the Soviet Union and US unilateralism that followed. Globalisation was a product of the belief in the end of history in US circles. Globalisation became integral to the unchallenged assertion of America’s global hegemony,” he said in a post on X.

Under its ‘America First’ policy, the Trump administration is advocating a different approach, placing domestic workers and national interests at the centre of economic decision-making, said Lutnick, adding that other countries should also consider adopting this model.

‘Globalisation failed the West and US’: says US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick at Davos 2026

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